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9 months ago

“Shut Up Piggy”.
10”x10”
India ink on paper
Enjoy?!?
#spillmanville #fortspillman #fatpig #glutton #inkdrawing

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Posted On: February 10th 2026, 10:01 pm

“Shut Up Piggy”.
10”x10”
India ink on paper
Enjoy?!?
#spillmanville #fortspillman #fatpig #glutton #inkdrawing

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beth_edwardspainting

9 months ago

beth_edwardspainting

Wow. Ominous

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